Description
Juicy chicken tenders coated in a buttery, toasted pecan crust and air fried to golden perfection. A sophisticated, low-carb twist on classic chicken strips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken tenders
- 1 cup pecans, finely crushed
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
- Pulse pecans in a food processor until they are coarse crumbs, then transfer to a shallow bowl.
- Stir smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into the pecan crumbs.
- Whisk eggs in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Dip each chicken tender into the egg wash, letting excess drip off, then press firmly into the pecan mixture until fully coated.
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F and lightly spray the basket with olive oil.
- Place tenders in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they do not touch.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the crust is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the tenders rest on a wire rack for 3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American